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| Asklepios
was the son of Apollo, and founder of the medical profession in Greek mythology.
Asklepios observed a snake bringing another snake back to life with herbs and
discovered medicine. |
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| The first panel is titled Asklepios Taught by Cheiron, here Asklepios
is being taught the art of healing by Cheiron, the greatest of centaurs.
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| The second panel, titled Asklepios Beloved Physician. The
origin of the medical symbol, a snake-entwined staff is depicted. |
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| The last panel celebrates Asklepios Greek God of Medicine. His
image is in stone in front of his temple. Worshippers are coming to
the temple to be cured of disease and physical defect. These temples
were found throughout ancient Greece, but especially at Cos and Epidaurus. |
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| The third panel is devoted to Machaon, Surgeon son of Asklepios.
Machaon's story is related in Book Four of The Illiad that
tells how he accompanied King Agamemnon to fight in the Battle of
Troy and aid the wounded Menelaus. |
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